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Minerals Council South Africa president Paul Dunne.
Promote growth, transformation together, Minerals Council South Africa urges
8th October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Growth of the mining industry and the transformation of the economy are inextricably intertwined but need a stable, predictable regulatory environment that promotes both together, Minerals Council... 


PwC Africa Energy, Utilities and Resources Leader Andries Rossouw and PwC SA Mine Project Leader Vuyiswa Khutlang.
South Africa's mining sector shifting gears to thrive, PwC highlights
7th October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa's mining sector is shifting gears to thrive following a year of strategic recalibration to position itself for future growth. This was among the many messages of PwC Africa energy,... 


An image of Montepuez Ruby mine
Gemfields achieves $11m from ruby mini-auction, delays year-end auction
6th October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Miner Gemfields earned revenues of $11-million from a mini-auction of rough rubies from Montepuez Ruby Mining (MRM) held via online bidding after viewings in Bangkok, Thailand, from September 29 to... 


gemstone sorting
Gemfields posts $24.6m half-year loss as revenue falls, operations disrupted
26th September 2025 By: Darren Parker

Gemstone producer Gemfields has reported a sharp downturn in financial performance for the six months ended June 30, posting a net loss of $24.6-million compared with a profit of $13.7-million in... 


Emeralds recovered from Gravelotte mine
Gem Resources ends first half on solid financial, strategic footing
26th September 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In his first address as executive chairperson of gemstone mining company Gem Resources, Louis Ching says the group now has the operational progress, strengthened financial position and strategic... 


a Godwin HL160 Dri-Prime pump at a dam
Pumps ensure reliable dewatering during rainy season
26th September 2025

At a gemstone mine in Zambia, dewatering is critical to keeping the openpit both safe and productive. Here, two Godwin Dri-Prime HL160 pumps from Integrated Pump Technology have enabled mining... 


a large emerald being inspected by someone with two high powered torches projecting int the gemstone
Zambian gemstone mine produces record emerald
26th September 2025 By: Halima Frost

Gemstone miner Gemfields has mined its biggest emerald from its Kagem Mining operation in Zambia, which it has named Imboo (meaning Buffalo) and which went on auction on September 11, the sales... 


Gemfields’ interim earnings fall
23rd September 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Further to an operational update for the six months June 30, published in July, Gemfields has released a trading statement ahead of the release of its interim results on September 26, with CEO Sean... 


Minerals Council CEO Mzila Mthenjane and Mintek CEO Dr Molefi Motuku.
Fruitful outcomes needed quickly from crucial Minerals Council, Mintek MoU
18th September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The South African economy requires fruitful outcomes to emerge quickly from the planned memorandum of understanding (MoU) that that Minerals Council South Africa and South Africa’s Council for... 


An image of Gemfields product and sales MD Adrian Banks
Gemfields reports strong demand for Kagem emeralds in September auction
12th September 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Gemstone miner Gemfields earned revenue of $32-million from an auction of higher-quality rough emeralds recovered from its 75%-owned Kagem emerald mine, in Zambia. The auction was held from August... 


Gem Resources raises £2.12m to optimise Gravelotte, restart Curlew
4th September 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Gem Resources has raised £2.12-million, before expenses, to support production optimisation and cost reduction at its Gravelotte emerald mine, in South Africa, and to restart... 


The Fabergé x 007 Limited Edition Goldfinger Egg Objet
Gemfields' Fabergé sale concluded
1st September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

JSE- and Aim-listed Gemfields has confirmed that the sale of luxury goods brand Fabergé to US-based investment company SMG Capital was concluded on August 29. The gemstone miner on August 11... 


Africa hosts a critical mineral treasure chest.
African nations can leverage their critical mineral endowments, Boston Consulting highlights
27th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

African nations can leverage their critical mineral endowments to move beyond traditional extraction models and capture significantly greater value across the entire mining-to-manufacturing value... 


Continuous reef extraction.
New mining technology is pointing to continuous round-the-clock operation on many fronts
27th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The new mining technology being advanced by Master Drilling promises “continuous”, round-the-clock mining uplift – even when it comes to narrow reef extraction. On the new technology being... 


The 11 685 Imboo emerald
Gemfields puts 11 685 ct emerald up for auction
26th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gemstone miner Gemfields is putting the 11 685 ct Imboo emerald, discovered at its 75%-owned Kagem mine, in Zambia, up for auction during the company's latest high-quality emerald auction being... 


silver grain
Heraeus says gold prices holding steady, silver enjoys ETF activity
19th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Refinery services provider Heraeus says in its latest precious metals appraisal that gold will not be subject to US import tariffs that have been imposed on various countries, and that gold prices... 


CrossBoundary 16 MW solar farm for QIT Madagascar Minerals mine.
Mining energy supplier secures $40m from Denmark to fund greener Africa
18th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Mining energy supplier CrossBoundary has secured a $40-million investment from Impact Fund Denmark to expand its portfolio of clean energy projects across Africa. The investment supports... 


An image showing a Fabergé Game of Thrones dragon ring
Gemfields sells Fabergé for $50m
11th August 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Gemstone miner Gemfields has signed an agreement to sell its entire interest in wholly-owned luxury brand Fabergé to SMG Capital for $50-million. Of that sum, $45-million is payable to Gemfields by... 


Pandora jewellery
Jewellery industry’s Blue List to differentiate, substantiate ESG claims
11th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

After drawing up a draft document called The Blue List in May and launching a four-month consultation period to garner inputs, World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has unpacked the necessity of... 


Minerals Budget Vote 2025 under way in Parliament.
Hazardous, illegal mine openings shut, rehabilitation sharpened, Parliament hears
3rd July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s derelict and ownerless mine rehabilitation programme has gone beyond rehabilitation to include the closure of hazardous old shaft openings as well as apertures created by illegal... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane.
Well-endowed South Africa has huge opportunity ‘right now’ to grow mining sector
1st July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa has a huge opportunity “right now” to grow its mining sector so that mining is able to provide prosperity for the entire nation, Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane... 


Cementation Africa MD Japie du Plessis interviewed by Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer.
Newly named Cementation Africa excited about setting business on new growth path
30th June 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The newly named Cementation Africa is excited about setting the rebranded business on a new growth path. As part of preparations to operate outside of the Murray & Roberts Group, the new “own... 


UK trade envoy for Southern Africa Calvin Bailey, MP.
UK committed to fresh value-adding mining approach, says Southern African envoy
27th June 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The UK government is promising Africa a fresh in-Africa value-adding approach to the mining and minerals development it will be going all out to partner and promote. This promise was spelt out... 


Vale Base Metals chairperson Mark Cutifani at the London Indaba.
Praise heaped on geological data transparency of Malawi, Nigeria at London Indaba
24th June 2025 By: Martin Creamer

There are only two countries in Africa that currently make their geological survey data open to the world. “Malawi is the first, and I believe Nigeria is the second,” Vale Base Metals chairperson... 


An image of the Montepuez Ruby Mine
Gemfields’ Mozambique processing plant delayed
20th June 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Gemstone miner Gemfields says final completion of its subsidiary Montepuez Ruby Mine’s (MRM’s) second processing plant (PP2), in Mozambique, has been delayed to September. The tailings belt... 


Rough ruby
Gemfields garners $31m from latest mixed-quality ruby auction
17th June 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed gemstone miner Gemfields has generated $31.7-million in revenue from a mixed-quality rough ruby auction held between June 2 and 13. The company managed to sell 78 of the 90 lots, or... 


ZEITI national coordinator Ian Mwiinga.
Well done, Zambia, on your transparent ‘G-Factor’ mining revenue system
13th June 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Zambia is strengthening transparency and accountability to make sure that natural resources improve the lives of all of its citizens. It gives easy visibility to the level of natural resource... 


Gemfields raises $30m through rights issue
13th June 2025 By: Darren Parker

Gemstone miner Gemfields has successfully completed a fully underwritten rights issue, which was first announced on April 11. The rights issue has resulted in the issuance of about 556-million new... 


Zambia’s South Africa-based cadastre system developer re-engaged, Ministry confirms
12th June 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Zambia’s South Africa-developed mining cadastre licensing system portals have been reactivated, the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development has confirmed. “The disruption was due to the... 


South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa flanked by CFM Green Hydrogen executive Sebastiaan Surie (left) and Hive Hydrogen chairperson Thulani Gcabashe.
South Africa’s green hydrogen sector boosted by big-ticket funding commitments
12th June 2025 By: Martin Creamer

In a step to accelerate South Africa’s just energy transition and establish the country as a global green hydrogen leader, R656-million has been committed to a green hydrogen fund. South Africa’s... 


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